punctual
English
Alternative forms
- punctuall (obsolete)
Pronunciation
- Lua error in Module:parameters at line 290: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "RP" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /ˈpʌŋktjʊəl/, /ˈpʌŋtjʊəl/
- Lua error in Module:parameters at line 290: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "US" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /ˈpʌŋktʃuəl/, /ˈpʌŋtʃuəl/
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Adjective
punctual (comparative more punctual, superlative most punctual)
- Prompt; on time.
- (of an event) Happening at the appointed time
- (of a person) Acting at the appointed time
- Luis is never late; he's the most punctual person I know.
- (mathematics) Existing as a point or series of points
- (linguistics) Expressing momentary action that has no duration
- (nonstandard, Euro-English) Periodic; occasional.
- The management of the above mentioned feed sectors is subject to close co-operation with the Member States through […] punctual expert groups meetings where appropriate.
- (dated) Observing trivial points; punctilious.
Related terms
Translations
prompt
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mathematics: existing as a point or series of points
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linguistics: expressing momentary action
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periodic; occasional
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Further reading
- “punctual”, in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: G. & C. Merriam, 1913, →OCLC.
- “punctual”, in The Century Dictionary […], New York, N.Y.: The Century Co., 1911, →OCLC.